Quality Assurance Coordinator

Antigo, WI Open
ABR Employment Services is looking for Quality Assurance Coordinator in Antigo, WI. This local job opportunity with ID 3865805565 is live since 2026-10-03 08:19:02.

<p><strong>Take your food science or quality career to the next level with a premiere cheesemaker in Antigo, WI!</strong> ABR Employment Services is actively recruiting a Quality Assurance Coordinator for an immediate temporary opening. Offering competitive pay up to $27.00/hour, a steady Monday through Friday schedule (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM), and hands-on involvement across plant quality programs, this role is an outstanding fit for a detail-oriented professional ready to make an immediate impact on food safety and compliance.</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><p>Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Hybrid 1st/mid-shift schedule)</p><p><strong>Wage:</strong></p><p>$25.00 – $27.00 per hour, based on experience</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong></p><p>Temporary</p><p><strong>SUMMARY:</strong></p><p>The Quality Assurance Coordinator plays a vital role in upholding plant quality systems by collaborating with facility leadership, driving continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor, and maintaining audit-ready documentation. This hands-on position conducts floor inspections, coaches team members on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and organizes essential quality records.</p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Collaborate closely with facility leadership to execute and support quality initiatives directly on the production floor.</p><li><p>Conduct routine inspections across production and sanitation operations to verify adherence to food safety standards, GMPs, and SOPs.</p><li><p>Perform real-time coaching and observations during sanitation cycles to ensure proper cleaning protocols and chemical usage.</p><li><p>Update, organize, and maintain quality system documentation, facility policies, and operational work instructions.</p><li><p>Manage administrative quality tasks, including archiving outdated documents, publishing approved revisions, and building accessible reference binders for plant team members.</p><li><p>Support Safe Quality Food (SQF) program compliance, sanitation verification, and audit readiness for customer and regulatory reviews.</p><li><p>Investigate quality deviations, assist with root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to maintain product consistency.</p><li><p>Respond promptly to internal food safety or product quality concerns raised by production teams.</p></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Associate Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related scientific field required (prior relevant experience considered if currently pursuing a degree); Bachelor's Degree preferred.</p><li><p>Minimum 1 year of related experience in a food processing environment (dairy manufacturing experience is a strong plus).</p><li><p>Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety principles (SQF or PCQI familiarity is desirable).</p><li><p>Highly organized with strong administrative skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency and document control management.</p><li><p>Excellent communication and coaching skills to effectively train team members and partner with operations leadership.</p><li><p>Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are a plus but not required.</p></ul><p><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Regularly required to walk, stand, reach, bend, and move between the quality office and production areas.</p><li><p>Regularly lift and move quality supplies, testing samples, or document binders weighing up to 40 lbs.</p><li><p>Work includes time spent in active dairy processing areas with exposure to cold or warm plant temperatures, moving equipment, and sanitation chemicals (appropriate PPE provided).</p></ul><p><br><strong>Let’s connect!</strong></p><p>Finding the right schedule, wage, and environment is key. I would love to talk through the details of this opening, learn more about your background, and see if this is the right next step for your career.</p><p><strong>Liz Russove | Staffing Recruiter</strong></p><ul><li><p>Call: (920) 684-8324</p><li><p>Email: lrussove@abrjobs.com</p></ul><br>ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.PandoLogic. Category:Quality Control, Keywords:Quality Control / Quality Assurance Specialist, Location:Antigo, WI-54409

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